Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Yeah the dipstick turned out to be impractical [imagine that ] so it did not appear on the later 4 speeds only the very early versions.... Don't ask what date - I have no idea - I have seen one though!

Bush65 wrote:

Nick (in the Falklands!) wrote:.....Saw some P76 engines whilst in NZ; did they not have single twin barrel carbs, some of them...?

...Or was this the Terrier engine...?

Thats right, they had a single 2 barrel carb.

Stromberg WW in fact... POS made a better paperweight than carb...

Here is the Trekka 'Model 2' in all her glory...

That my friend is NZ's only home made and designed vehicle.

The TREKKA!

Based on a landrover series 2 [styling only if you can believe that!]. It was made from a combination of Skoda engines and NZ made stuff - they traded the engines for lamb carcasses [!] when the czech's were struggling ...

Yes the disco axle will swap over to your rangie complete. Ditch the Boge[us] unit as its probably not been working for the past 20 years anyway. The Disco runs higher spring rates in the rear to compensate for the lack of a boge unit so grab the disco springs while you are there.

You won't miss ...

Are the Rover car R&P's a straight swap to our centres? Is it worth it [strengthwise]?

http://www.landroverclub.net/Club/HTML/ ... _Trust.htm

Built in 54 probably rebult several times since... Might find that its a real mixture of bits from all series wagons - after all 50 years is a long time for an off-roader....

Starters are not interchangable between Rover and P76 - an adaptor is needed as the mounting holes are different sizes. I managed to find a gear reduction starter for cheaper than rebuilding my old one though...


The original stromberg WW carb is a POS and would not run on angles.

I used the ...

I too have had fat arse paranoia.... But now I am cured.

Here is my story.

Once upon a time I was winch bi*ch in a bobbed and chassis shortened Rangie. We were busy charging up a steep hill - foot up it - you know the routine When all of a sudden the front wheels hit a bump and got some air ...

Chassis same - body sits further forward on Disco...

Nah I am pro BL - after all I have one....

Interested in finding out ways around it without big spring lifts though...

If we are going to jack this thread lets do it properly

So Disco II has great legs - shame about the fat arse...

DiscoDino wrote:Bodge...If you're enjoying this, then I'll have to soil it for ya: "I agree with you"

Damn it!

I am off back to Pirate to argue about body lifts!!!!!

The 764s ARE 220lb/in rated, the "correct" OME HD front 2" spring for rovers are the 751s which are 230lb/in, which are stiffer (by 4.5% ).

Don't care what is says on paper - I used them based on the paper recomendation and they are too stiff

And I like arguing damn it!!!!!!

This is why you can't see pics at the moment...


http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=17049

Personally, I think 764s are way too stiff for the front of a Disco. You would want to have a lot of eztra weight up there.

I find the same on the Rangie - 2 batteries steel bull bar and 8274 with steel cable and the 764's are still too stiff. I would try 180 - 220...

Remember it also ...

I have used rollers and I wouldn't recommend it - especially if the rollers have already been used with steel cable. Better approach with a hawse too...

Pesky Pete wrote:I've got a real problem with my Hilux after putting a Rover 3.5 and Auto in it.

From the book of Classic Quotes

RMP&O wrote:Not to start sh!t or gloat or even make fun of...but

....I will any way...

I wouldn't go judging the quality of a 4WD from a tug o war...

Unless thats all you use it for....

I know a guy who did this - unfortunately they sag again so your lift will be temporary....


Springs don't cost a lot....

Davidh wrote:HSVRangie, they look like Expedition Exchange retainers! They're a bit pricey for what they are in my opinion. Especially after US$ conversion.

Don't buy em - Make em!

The picture is just to give the idea

Not that Rover will ever care cos I won't EVER be able to afford one...

But I dig it.

Thanks for that pic!

Never got to see that flop - was sitting in the starting box waiting for them finish. Aparently Smithy jnr winch them out of that ???

And yes that is a nice chop - full length chassis and tray.

Ummm nice supercharger too

Cheers Ranuki.

Nice work.

If you have just bought it - drop all the oils and start from fresh - that way you know exactly what is in there and you can start changing at regular intervals....

That pissy little drip doesn't count as an oil leak!!!!

DQ wrote:Hey AnthonyP I thought you were gunna come out for a drive with us in 2007...........looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer

lowbox wrote:

Bodge wrote:Noice.

Must have some good high spring rates - with my rates and that lift I would spend most of my time lying down...

No excuses now Bodge, stick in that set of springs I gave you that will tighten up your sloppy rear end...

Too Short - gonna need at least 1 inch spacers maybe more....